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jetenold's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the fact that neither one of the main characters was perfect.
akristinab's review against another edition
4.0
Such a cute unique story. It just so sweet the way everything turned out. Even though Meg was self-centered and only cared about her imagine it was still cute.
codewoo10's review against another edition
5.0
This book is good
The book caught my attention with the cover, but the words on the pages grabbed me by the heart. Highly recommend this book. The story is about Meg and Theo who are two broken people trying to figure it all out.
The book caught my attention with the cover, but the words on the pages grabbed me by the heart. Highly recommend this book. The story is about Meg and Theo who are two broken people trying to figure it all out.
athenamishap's review against another edition
5.0
This was a heartwarming tale of a woman adjusting to an unexpected pregnancy, family issues and falling in love with a newly returned soldier. I highly recommend reading this book, Claire Ashby has written it so well that you feel all the emotions of the characters along with them.
afolske's review against another edition
3.0
Mixed Feelings
This is the first book I’ve read by this author & im not entirely sure how I feel about it. It’s a love/hate thing for me. I loved the story, in the sense that you can find love at literally any time in your life. It doesn’t matter the circumstance. I loved Theo & thought he was amazing. I liked Meg but I had a ton of issues with how she let everyone walk all over her. No one ever had to answer to her because she just let everything happen even though she should’ve been laying down the law on them.
I wish there was an epilogue that showed where their lives were a little bit down the road, how they adjusted to the baby (her getting older), if they had more kids, etc.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author & im not entirely sure how I feel about it. It’s a love/hate thing for me. I loved the story, in the sense that you can find love at literally any time in your life. It doesn’t matter the circumstance. I loved Theo & thought he was amazing. I liked Meg but I had a ton of issues with how she let everyone walk all over her. No one ever had to answer to her because she just let everything happen even though she should’ve been laying down the law on them.
I wish there was an epilogue that showed where their lives were a little bit down the road, how they adjusted to the baby (her getting older), if they had more kids, etc.
amyma's review against another edition
4.0
Super cute and sweet story of a young pregnant bookstore owner. Meg is a twin, very close to her brother, but keeping the pregnancy a secret from even him. She is found out by a man she doesn't know and they become friends, this book is, for the most part, the story of them. I really enjoyed the story line, found the characters to be well-developed, and was sad when the book came to an end. I listened to this on Audible and while the narrator wasn't my favorite, she grew on me and was good at using different voices for each of the characters. I always knew who was "speaking'. I'm becoming quite hooked on having a book I'm reading and a book I'm listening to going on at the same time, that way I can "read" even when I'm driving.
casseyt's review against another edition
4.0
An enjoyable, sweet read. It's a 3.5 read though, the protagonist gives into the dramatics far too often.
selinamarcille's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't love this story. The characters were interesting, but the relationship was too combative for my taste. The ending was a bit too much for me when she gave birth, but still an interesting read.
theresidentbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
I used to be a Kindle hater in my youth. I thought, "This would be the end of print books as we know it." Ah, the foolishness of the young! (The little voice inside my head that sounds too much like my friends is saying, 'Jillian, you're only eighteen. Stop thinking you're super cool.') Now I know having a Kindle means more bang for my buck when it comes to my library. It also means I never have to go into a bookstore with my dad and have to explain the kissing couple on the front of my latest new adult purchase. That was just awkward. Anyways, I love my Kindle especially with Bookbub and Amazon Deals that lead me to little gems like When You Make It Home.
I was a little wary of When You Make It Home. I'd been disappointed in Baby & Bump and a few other stories with pregnant heroines I'd gotten discounted lately, but I took a gamble here. Unlike those other girls, Meg isn't nearly as whinny or dumb. She admits when she messes up, and her problems are understandable. Plus, her romance with Theo made me swoon. I loved Theo! He was so sweet and damaged, and I loved how he took care of Meg and made her face reality. I laughed when she insisted she was okay without Jason because she had people to take care of her, and he just goes, "Where? I don't see anyone taking care of you." They were just good together.
Of course, Meg and Theo have their issues (ex-boyfriends, past trauma, etc.), but they're dealt with honestly and realistically. I screamed in frustration when Theo went away, but I also understood. I was mad at him for a little bit, but I fell in love with him once again when he showed Meg the nursery. The book was so sweet it hurt my teeth! Also, Meg gets extra bonus points because she owns a bookstore.(And gives birth in one!) There were only a couple of things that made the book lose a star: Jason, Jason, and Jason. Just stay away, dude! You're not making anyone's life easier. Oh, and the beginning when Meg was insistent on hiding her pregnancy for no good reason. That was a little lame. Otherwise, I totally recommend When You Make It Home. It's one of the better romances I've read this year.
I was a little wary of When You Make It Home. I'd been disappointed in Baby & Bump and a few other stories with pregnant heroines I'd gotten discounted lately, but I took a gamble here. Unlike those other girls, Meg isn't nearly as whinny or dumb. She admits when she messes up, and her problems are understandable. Plus, her romance with Theo made me swoon. I loved Theo! He was so sweet and damaged, and I loved how he took care of Meg and made her face reality. I laughed when she insisted she was okay without Jason because she had people to take care of her, and he just goes, "Where? I don't see anyone taking care of you." They were just good together.
Of course, Meg and Theo have their issues (ex-boyfriends, past trauma, etc.), but they're dealt with honestly and realistically. I screamed in frustration when Theo went away, but I also understood. I was mad at him for a little bit, but I fell in love with him once again when he showed Meg the nursery. The book was so sweet it hurt my teeth! Also, Meg gets extra bonus points because she owns a bookstore.